RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – Max Niemann has been appointed to the California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers Association’s (CAWA) Manufacturers’ Advisory Council (MAC) representing Permatex Inc.

Niemann has been involved in the automotive and heavy duty aftermarket industry since 1982. He has been with Permatex for the past 25 years, beginning his career there as a district sales representative until he was promoted to Western regional sales manager in 1988.He now serves as the company’s sales director for the U.S. traditional and heavy duty aftermarket. An Indianapolis native, Niemann now lives in Sacramento, Calif.

“We are pleased that Permatex and its representative, Mr. Niemann is actively involved as a member of CAWA and look forward to his participation and contributions to the association and the industry we represent out West,” said Chairman of the Board Tim Gerrity of General Auto Parts of Oakland, Calif. “Max will be a welcomed addition to CAWA’s leadership, and we are pleased that he has stepped forward in volunteer service to the association.”